2003 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BJ53 VLD
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 191,679 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BJ53 VLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 191,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ53 VLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (BJ53 VLD) between April 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed touching suspension on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
BJ53 VLD Mileage History
- 24/04/2025189,600 mi
- 07/05/2025189,615 mi+15 mi
- 11/06/2025189,646 mi+31 mi
- 12/06/2025189,659 mi+13 mi
- 12/06/2026191,679 mi+2,020 mi
Average of roughly 1,835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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